Sales Engineer

Sécheron SA

Sales Engineer role in a leading manufacturer of power systems for the railway industry. Engaging in technical estimating and customer collaboration for electrified rail applications.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Technical Estimating & Solutions Development: Prepare technical estimates, quotations, and solutions for traction power substation and electrified rail applications.
Customer Collaboration: Engage directly with clients to deliver tailored solutions and presentations while maintaining long-term relationships.
Product Expertise: Provide support on DC and AC products, including:
- DC switchgear, high-speed breakers, and panels
- Rectifiers, power converters, and voltage limiting devices
- Multi-function protection relays and custom electro-mechanical solutions
Sales Strategy: Develop a strategic business plan to build a robust pipeline, identify opportunities, and achieve annual sales goals.
Financial Analysis: Model financial business cases to ensure profitability and competitiveness.
Competitive Intelligence: Lead responses for RFPs/RFIs and stay informed on market trends.
Representation & Networking: Attend trade associations, conferences, and client events to represent the company and educate stakeholders on product advancements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred; Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical experience will also be considered.
- Sales Engineer, Project Manager, or technical sales background with custom electro-mechanical solutions.
- Prior experience in power distribution, switchgear manufacturing, or similar roles (3+ years preferred)
- Familiarity with **DC and AC power systems** (Low Voltage and Medium Voltage).
- Strong communication and presentation abilities.
- Excellent Excel and MS Office Suite (Office 365) proficiency.
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable in complex technical environments.
- Ability to analyze technical requirements and create clear, accurate solutions.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, international team setting.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We have flat hierarchies and encourage direct communication between departments and levels of management. This enables us to make decisions quickly.
We give our employees total responsibility for their job tasks. All employees are encouraged to take initiative and contribute to the company’s operational excellence and have ample opportunities to achieve their personal and career growth objectives.

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical estimatingsolutions developmentfinancial analysisDC switchgearAC productsrectifierspower convertersvoltage limiting devicesmulti-function protection relayselectro-mechanical solutions

Soft Skills

customer collaborationstrong communicationpresentation abilitiesself-motivatedteam-orientedadaptableanalytical skillsrelationship buildingstrategic planningcompetitive intelligence

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering